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humeral

Pronunciation: /ˈhjuːm(ə)r(ə)l/

Definition of humeral

adjective

[attributive]
  • 1relating to the humerus:a humeral fracture
  • 2(in Catholic use) denoting a plain vestment worn around the shoulders when administering the sacrament.

Origin:

late 16th century: from French, or from late Latin humeralis, from Latin humerus (see humerus)

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